Director of Marketing and Development

Responsibilities

• Fundraising and Resource Development: Develop and implement a comprehensive annual fundraising and resource development plan with measurable financial goals.
• Identify, cultivate, solicit, and steward individual donors, corporate sponsors, foundations, and other philanthropic supporters.
• Develop strategies to increase charitable contributions, donor retention, recurring gifts, major gifts, and planned giving.
• Establish and maintain an effective donor relationship management system to track contributions, communications, prospects, and fundraising performance.
• Identify opportunities for corporate giving, sponsorships, employee giving campaigns, and community fundraising partnerships.
• Collaborate with grant-writing consultants, the CEO, and program leadership to identify and pursue appropriate private foundation and charitable funding opportunities.
• Prepare fundraising appeals, sponsorship proposals, donor communications, and stewardship reports.
• Monitor fundraising performance and provide regular progress reports to the CEO and Board.
• Marketing, Branding, and Communications: Develop and implement an agency-wide marketing and communications strategy aligned with ILI’s mission and strategic plan.
• Strengthen ILI’s brand identity, visibility, and recognition throughout the Hudson Valley.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in marketing, communications, nonprofit management, business administration, public relations, or a related discipline, or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
• Minimum of five years of progressive experience in marketing, fundraising, development, communications, or related leadership functions.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing successful marketing or fundraising strategies.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including persuasive writing, public presentations, and relationship development.
• Demonstrated ability to establish goals, manage budgets, coordinate multiple projects, and evaluate performance.
• Experience with digital marketing, social media, website management, donor databases, and standard business technology.
• Strong organizational, analytical, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with executive leadership, staff, Board members, donors, and community stakeholders.
• Commitment to disability inclusion, accessibility, consumer direction, and the mission and values of Independent Living, Inc.

Preferred

• Seven or more years of relevant professional experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Demonstrated success securing charitable contributions, corporate sponsorships, foundation support, or major gifts.
• Experience in nonprofit, human services, disability advocacy, or community-based organizations.
• Knowledge of donor management systems such as Network for Good.
• Proficiency with digital communications tools, including WordPress, Google Analytics, Constant Contact, Canva, or comparable applications.
• Knowledge of accessible communications and digital accessibility standards.
• Experience working with Boards of Directors, fundraising committees, and external stakeholders.
• Familiarity with the Hudson Valley nonprofit, business, and philanthropic communities.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k) with company match
• Benefits available from the first day of employment: Paid holidays Employee Assistance Program (EAP)Health, Dental and Vision insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Company provided Life, AD&D and Short- and Long-Term disability insurance Voluntary insurances including Critical Illness and Hospital Indemnity